Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Orlando Sivitilli

Orlando Sivitilli

Dec 8, 2014

Orlando Sivitilli, 82, of Ocean Ridge, Florida, and formerly of Toronto, Canada, and Pietracamela, Italy, passed away on Dec. 8, 2014. Mr. Sivitilli is survived by his wife of 53 years, Liliane Sivitilli, daughter Lisa Sivitilli (Ted Latchman) of Toronto, Canada, and son Rob Sivitilli (Kjersti Sivitilli) of Ocean Ridge, Florida. He is also survived by several of his siblings,...

Joanne Marie Schulz

Joanne Marie Schulz

Dec 3, 2014

Joanne Marie (Haluska) Schulz, formerly of Boca Raton, Florida, passed peacefully from this life to be with her Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2014. She was born and raised in Saint Clair, PA, and preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Haluska, and parents Michael and Ann Haluska.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul Schulz, and her...

Anthony Dileone

Anthony Dileone

Nov 30, 2014

Anthony DiLeone, 81, of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Kinnelon, NJ passed away on Sunday, November 30th, 2014. He was a member of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE) as well as the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NJSPLS) and Ascension Catholic Church. Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Gloria DiLeone; daughter; Jacqueline (Mitchell)...

Ruby Van Rooyen

Ruby Van Rooyen

Nov 28, 2014

On Friday, November 28th, 2014 Ruby van Rooyen of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully having actively participated in life for over 107 years. Mrs. van Rooyen was born on June 6, 1907, together with her twin brother Rufe. There were also older twin sisters, Evelyn and Catherine, and one younger brother Mel. Ruby was born and grew up in...

William Edward Stancl

William Edward Stancl

Nov 28, 2014

William Edward Stancl, 61, passed away in Boca Raton, Florida on November 28, 2014. Bill was born on January 22, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan. His parents, Catherine and Warren Stancl, preceded him in death but he is survived by his only child, Heather Stancl and his siblings: Sharon (Fran) Kostel, Pat (Rick) Caruso, Mary (Dave) Smid, and Randy Stancl. Bill...

Charlene L. Hall

Charlene L. Hall

Nov 28, 2014

Charlene L. Hall, 80 of Delray Beach passed away on November 28, 2014 in Oneonta, Alabama. Charlene was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Delray when she married Fred Hall in 1952. She loved watching her sons play baseball in their younger years. Charlene retired from the Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Office after 30 years. She enjoyed gardening,...

Katherine Schwikert Waidmann

Katherine Schwikert Waidmann

Nov 25, 2014

Katherine Schwikert Waidmann of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on November 25th, 2014.  Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 30th, 1979, Kate graduated from Troy Athens High School and moved to Florida to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  There she played soccer, made lifelong friendships, and pursued her love for flying, which would become her career.  Kate is survived by...

Arthur Mandelli Rischter

Arthur Mandelli Rischter

Nov 23, 2014

Arthur Mandelli Rischter, 19 years old, of Delray Beach and formerly of a small Italian town in south Brazil passed away on November 23, 2014. He is survived by his mother Silvana Mandelli of Delray Beach, FL, brother Leonardo, and sister Nicole, and father Osvaldo Rischter. Friends may call on Saturday, November 29, 2014, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at LORNE...

Paul Douglas Kelly

Paul Douglas Kelly

Nov 20, 2014

Paul Douglas (Doug) Kelly, 89, passed away on November 20, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. Doug was born November 3, 1925 in Peekskill, NY, the son of the late Frank J. Kelly and Aves (Laturner) Kelly. Doug grew up in New Jersey and attended high school in Ridgewood. Doug was an active youth, he lettered in High School Soccer and...

Sandra D. Rawlin

Sandra D. Rawlin

Nov 14, 2014

Sandra Dolores Rawlin, 66, of Delray Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Max and Marguerite Schreiber. Sandra married Robert Rawlin in 1993 and moved to Delray Beach in 2001. Robert and Sandra opened "The Cafe" in Delray Beach in 2005. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband,...

David Todd Newman

David Todd Newman

Nov 13, 2014

David (Dave) Todd Newman, 57, of Delray Beach and formerly of Michigan passed away on November 13, 2014. Dave leaves his wife, Karen, who he absolutely adored and loved beyond words. His true treasures are his son Jacob, daughter Christiane, who he lovingly called "Cis" and her fiancé, Austin Brailey. David was the loving son-in-law of Jacob and L. Mary...

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow

Nov 13, 2014

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow, 42, formerly of Kirkland, IL passed away on November 13, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. He was born on May 26, 1972, in Sycamore, IL to Eugene "Gene" and Kathleen "Kathy" (Sabin) Sparrow. At a young age he became fascinated with the outdoors. While most kids wanted to relax during their time away from school, Andrew...

Rose Aguanno

Rose Aguanno

Nov 10, 2014

Rose Aguanno, 98, of Delray Beach passed away on November 10, 2014. She is survived by her 2 nieces Barbara Magistro and Gena Wright both of Panama City Beach, FL and nephew Thomas Aguanno of Lake Worth, FL. Friends may call on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745...

Mary Ann Cherry Messick

Mary Ann Cherry Messick

Nov 10, 2014

Mary Ann was born September 10, 1946 in Chicago IL and passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2014. Mary Ann moved to Delray Beach with her family in 1962. She attended Babson College in Babson Park, FL and managed a clothing store in Atlanta, GA before returning to Florida in the 70's. Mary had an inspiring positive attitude in dealing...

William L Shannon

William L Shannon

Nov 9, 2014

Bill (William John) Shannon died peacefully November 9, 2014, after a long battle with ALS.  Bill truly loved life with all of its highs and lows and always with a quick joke and a full heart.  Born on May 26, 1965 in Montreal, Canada to his beloved parents, Bill (pre-deceased) and Joan (Kersgaard), he was number 7 of the...

F. John Giordano

F. John Giordano

Nov 7, 2014

F. John Giordano, 89, passed away peacefully in his Delray Beach home on November 7th. He was with family. Born in Nice, France, he came of age under the Nazi occupation of WWII and went on to fight with the Free French Forces. He came to Delray Beach, following the war, to farm with his uncle. It was there he...

Emilio Sighinolfi

Emilio Sighinolfi

Nov 5, 2014

Emilio Sighinolfi, 82, of Boca Raton and formerly of Levanto, Italy and Toms River, NJ passed away on November 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Conley Sighinolfi, son, Arturo Sighinolfi, daughter, Laura Souza, granddaughter, Samantha McCarthy, grandsons, Emilio & Lorenzo Sighinolfi, son in law, Nelson Souza and daughter in law, Allison Sighinolfi. A mass in his honor...

Gloria Madeline Welsh

Gloria Madeline Welsh

Nov 5, 2014

Gloria Welsh, 90, of Delray Beach passed away on November 5, 2014. She is survived by her son and daughters. Gloria was a long time resident of Florida and an active participant at The Country Club of Florida, The St. Andrews Club, The Ocean Club, The Little Club, Westchester Country Club and The Society of the Four Arts. The family...

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer Sr.

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer Sr.

Nov 5, 2014

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer, Sr., 84 of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2014. Dr. Kennemer served in Korea with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He and his wife, Judy moved to Delray in 1967. Dr. Kennemer practiced medicine at Bethesda Memorial Hospital. He loved spending time with family and friends sailing, fishing, playing golf...

James F. Roberts

James F. Roberts

Nov 4, 2014

James F. "Jim" Roberts, 70, formerly of Roxbury, Boston MA passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  Jim and his loving wife Colleen retired from Motorola in Boynton Beach, FL.  He loved running with the Motorola Club in Plantation, FL and enjoyed time at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Jim was an avid Boston fan and followed all the Boston sports...